The 30 Best Advent Calendars To Count Down To The Holidays

Sugarfina’s candies always make great gifts, and this year’s advent calendar is right on the money. Resembling a gingerbread house, the 24-day countdown has four pieces of candy in each one of its drawers. They’ll find everything from delicious peppermint bark cookies and red apple caramels to cute gummies shaped like snowmen and Christmas trees.

Harry & David always delivers on the variety front, and this year’s “Best Of” advent calendar is no different. Behind its doors, the decorated box is brimming with 24 days’ worth of snacking delights including mixed nuts, chocolate truffles, cookies, popcorn, sausage, relish and more.

Set the ultimate cozy mood with Voluspa’s fragrant 12-day advent calendar. It features a dozen petite pedestal candles from the brand’s best-selling Japonica collection, with scents like Spiced Pumpkin Latte, Forbidden Fig and Sparkling Cuvée. There’s even a gold-plated wick trimmer as an added bonus.

Jolly or not, any recipient’s heart will grow three sizes as soon as they set their sights on The Grinch Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma. It’s impossible not to smile when counting down to Christmas with the grumpy Dr. Seuss character’s sweet set, which has caramels, gummies and chocolates behind its 24 doors. The brand’s Elf Advent Calendar also deserves a shout-out for any holiday movie buff. 

For a delicious and stunning advent calendar, look no further than Vosges Haut-Chocolat. This year’s offering is designed to look like a Nordic forest chalet; behind each door, you’ll find unique treasures ranging from caramels and mini exotic chocolate bars to happy hedgehogs and magical gnomes. At the push of a button, Christmas music starts to play as glowing lights illuminate the scene. 

Inspired by a wintry evening spent under the northern lights, Compartés’ advent calendar boasts a beautiful design and delicious chocolates. Each door opens to reveal a different treat, with 24 flavors to discover in total. It’s elegant and downright delectable.

The truffles and lollipops in See’s Candies’ advent calendar will satisfy any sugar craving. Meant to open like a classic hinged storybook, the whimsical gift box resembles a festive home with pop-up illustrations, as well as one pound of individually-wrapped chocolates inside of its drawers.

Dog lovers, rejoice. Mudpuppy’s 12-day countdown is fun for the whole family, packing a dozen mini puzzles that can be done as a group activity. Naturally, each 48-piece puzzle features festive pups engaging in holiday traditions of their own. Each one is cuter than the last.